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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Killers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Zurito agree to help Manuel in his last bullfight in "The Undefeated"?
(a) Because Manuel promises to retire from bullfighting if he loses.
(b) Because he feels bad for Manuel and wants to see him suffer.
(c) Because he secretly made a bet on Manuel’s loss.
(d) Because Renata bribed him to help Manuel.

2. Who does Manuel dedicate "this bull" to during the fight in "The Undefeated"?
(a) The president and Spain.
(b) The president and Madrid.
(c) His wife.
(d) Zurito.

3. In "Hills Like White Elephants," what does he promise the girl they can have once the operation is over?
(a) A new house.
(b) A new car.
(c) The whole world.
(d) The whole sea.

4. In "In Another Country," what does the narrator tell the major he will do after the war?
(a) Marry an American woman.
(b) Learn the Italian language.
(c) Travel around Europe.
(d) Speak grammatically.

5. What phrase do the two killers use when mocking Nick in "The Killers"?
(a) Pretty honest guy.
(b) Very shady guy.
(c) Very bright boy.
(d) Pretty bright boy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "In Another Country," what illness did the major’s wife die of?

2. In "In Another Country," what is the name of the device that will heal the soldiers?

3. In "Hills Like White Elephants," how many bags are the girl and the American man traveling with?

4. In "In Another country," what sport does the doctor tell the young officer he will return to playing like a champion?

5. How do the killers describe Ole Andreson in "The Killers"?

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